Obituaries

Jan 8, 2019

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, Ronnie B. Finch, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 71, after a two-year battle with cancer.  A lifelong Washington County resident who tirelessly worked to better his community, Ronnie valued his family and his faith above all else, and passed from this life peacefully surrounded by...

Jan 6, 2019

Ruby L. Mondy, age 86, passed from this life Sunday, January 6, 2019, at River Valley Rehabilitation Center in Blountstown, Florida. She was born in Chipley, FL, on October 13, 1932, to George and Eula (Hues) Wright. Ruby worked as a waitress.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Rodham; her daughter Brenda Smith; 4 grandchildren, 12...

Dec 31, 2018

Stephanie D. Barnes, age 41, of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Flowers Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1977 in Portsmouth, VA, to Tommy and Carolyn Yvonne (Wood) Barnes.

Stephanie has been a resident of Chipley, FL, since August of 1990, coming from Jacksonville, FL. She was a proud...

Dec 30, 2018

Carl H. Baker, 84, of Cottondale died Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Southeast Health in Dothan with his wife by his side.

Carl was born May 26, 1934, in Chipley to Charley W. and Netta Dickerson Baker. He was a 1953 graduate of Chipley High School where he played football and baseball.  After graduation, Carl served his...

Dec 27, 2018

Cindy Sasser Baker, age 56, of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at the Southeast Medical Center in Dothan, AL.  She was born on June 9, 1962, to the late Chester Pete and Mary Clyde Hicks Sasser in Chipley, FL.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Teddy...

Dec 26, 2018

Kathryn J. Strohl, age 71 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley.  She was born on August 23, 1947 to the late Marion and Elsie A. (Sale) Jones in Keyes, OK.

Kathryn has been a resident of Chipley since 1998 coming from Moore Haven,...

Dec 25, 2018

Mary Annie Miller, age 92, of Wausau, FL, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 5, 1926, to the late Dewey Page and Mary Carton Page.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her loving...

Dec 25, 2018

Patricia D. Storm, age 67 of Wausau, FL passed from this life on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 24, 1951 to the late Leonard and Anna Mae (Finch) Russell in Panama City, FL.

Patricia is a lifelong resident of the Washington County area and was...

Dec 22, 2018

Tommy Joseph Tharp, age 85, of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  He was born September 9, 1933, to the late Winford and Alva Gertrude McCoy Tharp in Houston County, AL.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Charles, Doise, and Jack Tharp; niece,...

Dec 19, 2018

Britnee Tripp died in the early morning hours of December 19 th , 2018.  She is survived by her husband Blake Tripp, her four children; Beckham and Tinleigh Tripp, Ashlyn Lewis, and Alannah Lambert.  Kevin Venturella, Tommy and Anita Pope, her siblings Tequila Roses, Taylor Barnum, Paige Pope, Nathan Pope, Destin Krapish, Nick Robinson and other relatives.  Britnee was...

Dec 18, 2018

Marion Cecil Register, age 91, passed from this life to be with his Savior, Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington County, Florida, on February 12, 1927, to Claude and Verlie Dykes Register. Cecil made his living as the owner of Register's Tire Center, and was...

Dec 15, 2018

Mark McIlwain Thurman, age 72 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital.  He was born November 27, 1946 to the late Bryant and Hazel Ruth (McIlwain) Thurman in Marianna, FL.

Mark had a lifelong passion for horses and cattle and has participated in rodeos all over the...

Dec 14, 2018

Mary C. Dennis, age 77 of Vernon, FL passed from this life on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 1, 1941 in Hartford, CT to the late Theresa Cassarino.

Mary has been a resident of Washington County for the majority of her life and proudly worked...

Dec 8, 2018

Frederic N. Coleman, age 88, passed from this life Saturday, December 8, 2018. He was born in Chipley, FL, on February 8, 1933, to Crayton Coleman and Jannie Britt.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, C.C. Coleman.

Frederic is survived by his sons: Richard Coleman of Fountain, FL, and Freddie...

Dec 7, 2018

It is with great sadness to announce that Mrs. Michele R Flock (Chase, Amman), age 64 of Fountain, Florida went to be with our Lord Savior on December 7 th , 2018.  Michele was born to Jerry L Chase and Betty M Dell on November 6 th , 1954 in Seaward, Nebraska.  Michele was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 5, 2018

Anthony Jenkins, age 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Wiregrass Medical Center. He was born in Bonifay, FL, on July 14, 1955, to James William Jenkins and Clara Jenkins Tharp.

Over the course of his life, Anthony served his community and friends with his involvement in many organizations: The Ponce de...

Dec 4, 2018

Emily Rene Moody Reynolds, age 44, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Chipley, FL, on February 14, 1974, to William Moody and Emma Jean Long.

Emily is survived by parents; husband, Huey A. Reynolds, of Alford, FL; two step-children; Timothy Wilson Key of Texas...

Dec 1, 2018

On December 1, 2018, Joseph C. "Junior" Spivey went home to be with his Lord at the age of 91.

Jr. Spivey, as he was known in this community, was a businessman, a community servant and a friend to a host of people in this area.

He was an insurance salesman for over 50 years,...

Dec 1, 2018

Dolph Webb, born July 2, 1928, in Lynch, Kentucky, passed away peacefully December 1, 2018, after a brief illness. He was a long-time resident of Panama City, but called Chipley home for the last twenty years. Dolph was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the Midway. He travelled the world as a sailor and...

Nov 29, 2018

Mary Louise Purnell, age 87, of Chipley, FL, passed from this life on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at North West Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL. She was born on August 19, 1931, in Frankville, AL, to the late Grover and Alberta Batley Everett.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Cynthia Purnell Maddox;...